AI Rate Professor

Biology

Kira Pate

MICROBIOLOGY180 · BIO180 · A180 · BIOL180 · 44 lifetime ratings

AI rating
50/100
RMP rating
3.1/5
Take again
55.56%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you want a demanding biology course and can study consistently, but if you need a lighter or highly guided class.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerLecture HeavyHeavy WorkloadPolarizingTough ExamsCaring But Demanding
  • Students strongly disagree on her, with many calling her excellent and .
  • The course usually requires , and .
  • A grades are common for organized students, but the workload and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

48/100

Many students earn As, but they usually describe heavy studying, quizzes, labs, and .

Both formats require effort, with online reviews emphasizing self-study and , and .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

Biology 180 is content-heavy, lecture-heavy, and often described as closer to an upper-division workload.

Online and in-person reviews both describe challenging material, though and weekly quizzes.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

, but many reviews say going to class and following lectures is essential.

, while online reviews focus more on recorded lectures and self-paced responsibility.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

56/100

and rigor but disliked by students who find her exams, workload, or PowerPoint style overwhelming.

, while online evidence is limited and mixed.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

35/100

Reviews often mention tough grading, , and limited curves, though appears in some sections.

Format shift

, while online reviews also mention tough or specific exams.

Workload

Heavy

25/100

Students frequently report , and heavy studying.

Format shift

Both formats show heavy workload, with and weekly quizzes.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

Many students praise her clarity, care, and knowledge, but many others say lectures are boring, rushed, or too PowerPoint-dependent.

Format shift

In-person reviews are more polarized, while online reviews are fewer but still mixed.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

- and , and reports also contributing substantially.

Format shift

and quizzes more often, while online reviews focus on lecture-based exams and homework.

Luni fit check

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Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are highly polarized, praising her care and clarity while , and .

Main concern

The main concern is a demanding workload with tricky exams and .

What students said

“There is a lot of work involved, but they are there to help you!”
BIOL180
“ and aren't based on lectures.”
BIO180
“Her lectures are easy to follow”
BIOL180

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews describe clear resources in some cases but , and .

Main concern

The main concern is managing lecture volume and .

What students said

“ .”
BIOL180
“ and concise.”
BIOL180
“ .”
BIO180

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, but many students describe specific, tricky, and demanding tests rather than clearly student-friendly exams.

Specific ExamsTricky TestsMCQ and FRQLab FinalStudy Guides

Assessment risk

Varies

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and FRQ formats and some lab finals, but book policy and proctoring are not clearly proven.

Tricky TestsMCQ and FRQLab FinalNo Curve Mentioned
“Her exams and MCQ and FRQ, majority MCQ.”
BIOL180
“ and aren't based on lectures.”
BIO180
“ sheet.”
BIO180

Online

Online reviews mention specific or , but they do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book rules, webcam use, or Lockdown Browser.

Specific ExamsConfusing ExamsLecture-Based Questions
“ .”
BIOL180
“ or assigned textbook practice questions.”
BIOL180
“ ”
A180

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“There is a lot of work involved, but they are there to help you!”

Voice snapshots generated from 45 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“Dr. Pate is an amazing professor. She really cares about her students and wants them do well.”

📚 Workload

25/100

“I've never seen someone assigned so so much HWs.”

🧪

42/100

“ and even if you know the material, she does tricks in the questions”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Her lectures are easy to follow and she makes it clear what you .
  • She just reads off the powerpoints and .
  • Dr. and .
  • her lectures are excruciatingly long

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Work hard and get an A!
  • and aren't based on lectures.
  • A is easy!
  • She grades everything like her life depends on it

Theme 3

📚 About Workload

  • .
  • There are a lot of quizzes and 4 tests so make sure you pace your studying
  • Lab reports are overwhelming as well
  • Be prepared to spend time studying, as the workload is significant for a 5-unit class.

Theme 4

❤️ About Support

  • She really cares about her students and wants them do well.
  • she is willing to answer anytime
  • she doesn't seem to be willing to help a struggling student
  • The professor , and is available when students need help.

Data context

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Analysis sample

45

Recent reviews read by the AI

44

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-five reviews across many years give rich evidence, though the strong polarization lowers certainty about any single experience.

Inside 45 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 518
4 out of 55
3 out of 54
2 out of 54
1 out of 514

Course coverage

BIO18031 reviews
BIOL18010 reviews
MICROBIOLOGY1802 reviews
1801 review
A1801 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

31 reported outcomes

A range

18

A+ 6 · A 11 · A- 1

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 3

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

7

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Not sure yet 1 · Not_Sure_Yet 1 · Rather not say 2